Royton Scarecrow Festival is returning for a second year and will create autumn-themed fun for a heartwarming cause.
The festival first began in October 2023, when founder Charlotte Burns came up with the idea while searching for things to do with her family.
Returning tomorrow (October 19), the festival announced earlier this year that it would continue to raise money to buy presents for children of families struggling with the cost of living crisis.
Maps of the festival's scarecrow trail will be available to buy at Co-op, Narrowgate Farm and Bru’d Awakenings after Charlotte spent hours designing them.
With a total of 76 scarecrows on display this year, Charlotte warned that it's unlikely people will complete the trail in one day, as the scarecrows will be spread out across Royton.
A scarecrow-making workshop was also held at Narrowgate Farm Shop in the run-up to this weekend, with families attending and learning how to make their perfect scarecrow.
The festival also has a competitive side, with prizes handed out for adult's favourite scarecrow, children's favourite scarecrow, most selfies with scarecrows, most steps walked and most liked picture.
Charlotte also informed those hoping to visit the trail of the nearest and recommended facilities to the trail.
She advised visitors to park in either the Royton Precinct car park or use on street parking and said that toilets can be accessed at the Lidl or local establishments but asked that people respect these facilities.
Information about the festival can be found in the Royton Scarecrow Festival Facebook group.
She also recommended various food and drink spots, such as Bru’d Awakenings, Tandle Hill Tavern and Narrowgate Farm Shop.
The scarecrows will go out for display from 10am on Saturday, October 19 until November 2 and include plenty of Halloween-themed entries.
Last year's entries include policeman 'Officer Straw', the wizarding world's own Harry Potter and Dumbledore as well as a wrapped-up dog walker.
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